We are delighted to have won first prize in the competition for the transformation of the former Horten site in downtown Braunschweig.
The design uses the existing building complex to create a new spatial connection between the Old Town, Bohlweg, and the Magni district. Through targeted interventions, the massive existing structure is opened up and divided into two building masses, creating new thoroughfares, plazas, and public spaces.
A central component of the concept is the extensive preservation of the existing structure. Approximately 58% of the existing structure will be retained, allowing for the sequestration of about 2,600 tons of CO2 in the structural framework. The design is complemented by a climate-adapted open-space concept featuring a green climate boulevard, new tree structures, and water-sensitive urban spaces.
Many thanks to Rabe Landschaften, Werner Sobek AG, Corall Ingenieure GmbH, and BSV Verkehrsplanung for the successful collaboration.
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